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Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city’s terraced hillsides. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
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A glorious mosaic of beauty, freedom and authenticity, Portugal’s capital is a stirring artwork of a city. Known for the seven hills it spreads across, and its stirring fado music, Lisbon is a pastel-coloured blend of houses and beautiful tile artworks – and this creative city strikes a perfect harmony between natural and manmade beauty. Stroll along Alfama’s steep, cobbled streets as you explore one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods – where each house and door could be its own photograph. Look for the decorative tiles, with the distinctive blues and whites of Azulejo ceramics, and visit the dedicated museum to learn more. Afterwards, wind up to São Jorge Castle, where views out across Lisbon’s red rooftops unravel. Just one of many majestic viewpoints, you can also seek out Miradouro da Graça for perhaps Lisbon’s finest panorama, with the copper-coloured suspension bridge stretching over sparkling water beyond the sea of buildings. The elegant Tower of Belém rises in the Tagus estuary and is a historic defender of these shores. The grand, carved cloisters of Jerónimos Monastery spread out close by, and there’s another UNESCO recognised location close by at Sintra, where a colourful town is set amid thick gardens and towering mountains – capped by the royal Pena Palace. Later, relax and take a quick break to drink Ginjinha, a cherry liqueur made from chocolate cups instead of coffee. Lisboetas have a sweet tooth, and the famous Pastel de Nata’s crumbling pastry and caramelised-custard topping is the essential accompaniment to any coffee stop.
For many visitors Tresco is the most attractive of the Isles of Scilly. This is especially due to its Abbey Garden, which is home to thousands of exotic plant species from around 80 different countries. Plant collector Augustus Smith began the gardens in the 1830s on the site of an old Benedictine Abbey by channelling the weather up and over a network of walled enclosures built around the Priory ruins. He had three terraces carved from the rocky south slope and maximised Tresco’s mild Gulf Stream climate. Even in mid-winter there still are hundreds of plants flowering here. Another surprising attraction at the Abbey Garden is the collection of figureheads from ships that wrecked among the Isles of Scilly.
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For many visitors Tresco is the most attractive of the Isles of Scilly. This is especially due to its Abbey Garden which is home to thousands of exotic plant species from around 80 different countries. Plant collector Augustus Smith began the gardens in the 1830s on the site of an old Benedictine Abbey by channelling the weather up and over a network of walled enclosures built around the Priory ruins. He had three terraces carved from the rocky south slope and maximised Tresco’s mild Gulf Stream climate. Even in mid-winter there still are hundreds of plants flowering here. Another surprising attraction at the Abbey Garden is the collection of figureheads from ships that wrecked among the Isles of Scilly.
St Mary’s is the Isle of Scilly’s largest island with a population of 1800 residents and an area of 6.58 square Kilometres; this is the gateway to the rest of the magnificent islands. Hugh town -a beautiful Old town with its own beach, nature reserve and church is the main attractions of St Mary’s, with tiny streets brimming with shops to pick up the perfect souvenir. St Mary’s is a hidden gem, with long stretches of white sandy beaches and a breath-taking untouched landscape. The coastline holds many archaeological sites along with miles of splendid walks along the coastal and country paths.
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Scattered 30 miles offshore from England’s most south-westerly point – Land’s End – the Isles of Scilly are home to rich wildlife and green land sloping to powdery white beaches. The Isles of Scilly’s biggest island harbours around 1 600 people – roughly three-quarters of the total population – and is one of five occupied islands. Isolated and serene life here hums along at its own pace in this archipelago’s bubble which enjoys the UK’s mildest climate and some of its most spectacular beaches. Hugh Town is the centre of St Mary’s and you’ll be warmly welcomed by the incredibly tight-knit local community. A peaceful place watch out when the waters are suddenly parted by the competition of gig racing – the island’s sporting pride and joy – which sees teams competing in colourful rowboats. Elsewhere catch sight of Atlantic seals and seabirds like puffins and fulmars along nine miles of coastline. You can also spot the ghostly shipwrecks strewn around the island’s waters and the 140 islands and skerries that have made treacherous sailing historically. There’s a dense collection of historical sites that belies the islands’ small size – from a former prime minster’s grave to star-shaped fortresses. Tresco Abbey Garden is one of the UK’s most vibrant gardens with diverse plants bathing in the warmer climate and over 300 species on display. Taste the rewards of the mild weather with a glass of wine from England’s most south-westerly vineyard.
Before English and Scottish settlers arrived in the 1600s, Belfast was a tiny village called Béal Feirste (“sandbank ford”) belonging to Ulster’s ancient O’Neill clan. With the advent of the Plantation period (when settlers arrived in the 1600s), Sir Arthur Chichester, from Devon in southwestern England, received the city from the English Crown, and his son was made Earl of Donegall. Huguenots fleeing persecution from France settled near here, bringing their valuable linen-work skills. In the 18th century, Belfast underwent a phenomenal expansion—its population doubled every 10 years, despite an ever-present sectarian divide. Although the Anglican gentry despised the Presbyterian artisans—who, in turn, distrusted the native Catholics—Belfast’s growth continued at a dizzying speed. The city was a great Victorian success story, an industrial boomtown whose prosperity was built on trade, especially linen and shipbuilding. Famously (or infamously), the Titanic was built here, giving Belfast, for a time, the nickname “Titanic Town.” Having laid the foundation stone of the city’s university in 1845, Queen Victoria returned to Belfast in 1849 (she is recalled in the names of buildings, streets, bars, monuments, and other places around the city), and in the same year, the university opened under the name Queen’s College. Nearly 40 years later, in 1888, Victoria granted Belfast its city charter. Today its population is nearly 300,000, tourist numbers have increased, and this dramatically transformed city is enjoying an unparalleled renaissance.This is all a welcome change from the period when news about Belfast meant reports about “the Troubles.” Since the 1994 ceasefire, Northern Ireland’s capital city has benefited from major hotel investment, gentrified quaysides (or strands), a sophisticated new performing arts center, and major initiatives to boost tourism. Although the 1996 bombing of offices at Canary Wharf in London disrupted the 1994 peace agreement, the ceasefire was officially reestablished on July 20, 1997, and this embattled city began its quest for a newfound identity.Since 2008, the city has restored all its major public buildings such as museums, churches, theaters, City Hall, Ulster Hall—and even the glorious Crown Bar—spending millions of pounds on its built heritage. A gaol that at the height of the Troubles held some of the most notorious murderers involved in paramilitary violence is now a major visitor attraction.Belfast’s city center is made up of three roughly contiguous areas that are easy to navigate on foot. From the south end to the north, it’s about an hour’s leisurely walk.
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Reborn as a cool modern city Belfast has successfully left its troubles behind emerging as a hotbed of culture and architecture where the comfort of a cosy pub is never far away. A walk across the Lagan Weir Footbridge brings you to Belfast’s fascinating Titanic District – an area of the city devoted to its rich ship-building heritage. The state-of-the-art Titanic Museum brings the story of the doomed vessel to life and is the largest museum dedicated to the infamously ‘unsinkable’ ship. There’s just enough time to give the 10-metre long Salmon of Knowledge sculpture a quick peck for luck before continuing to explore. A stark barbed wire and graffitied sheet metal barrier marks an abrupt scar through the city’s residential areas. The Peace Line was constructed during the height of the Troubles when Belfast was plagued by sectarian divisions between Protestants and Catholics. Nowadays you can jump in a black taxi tour to see the colourful murals and living history of the walls which stand as a stark reminder of the fragility of peace. After exploring the city’s historic divisions a reminder of Belfast’s uniting creativity can be found at the Metropolitan Arts Centre – a seven-storey tall building which invites light to gloriously cascade inside. The Cathedral Quarter is a cobbled blend of flower-adorned pubs restaurants and theatres and venues where music spills out onto the streets at night and many a pint is cheerily shared.
With a population of 120 residents, Iona is Located off the Southwest of Mull. The island is 3 miles long and 1.5 miles wide but draws in thousands of visitors each year due to its natural beauty and historical interest. Saint Columba and his fellow monks landed here in 563. This beautiful stretch of coastline brings out the true beauty of Iona facing onto the Gulf Stream that gives the island its mild climate. Located to the south of the road lies Sìthean Mòr (Large fairy hill) and alternatively known as the Hill of Angels, this is said to have been the setting for many rituals and traditions dating far back in history. This wonderful highlight, Iona Abbey was founded by Saint Columba in 563 and is said to have survived many Viking attacks. Although little remains of the monastic buildings of this period, the magnificent Abbey is the main attraction.
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If tiny islands that resonate with peace and tranquillity are your idea of travel heaven, then welcome to Iona. Almost 200 miles east of Edinburgh, set in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, this magical island has a spiritual reputation that precedes it. And luckily, more than lives up to. The island is miniscule. Just three miles long and only one and a half miles wide, this is not a place that hums with urban attractions. 120 people call Iona home (this number rises significantly if the gull, tern and Kittiwake population is added), although residential numbers do go up (to a whopping 175) in summer. The beautiful coastline is lapped by the gulf stream and gives the island a warm climate with sandy beaches that look more Mediterranean than Scottish! Add to that a green field landscape that is just beautiful, and you’ll find that Iona is a place that stays with you long after you leave. Iona’s main attraction is of course its abbey. Built in 563 by Saint Columbia and his monks, the abbey is the reason why Iona is called the cradle of Christianity. Not only is the abbey (today an ecumenical church) one of the best – if not the best – example of ecclesiastical architecture dating from the Middle Ages, but it also serves as an important site of spiritual pilgrimage. St. Martin’s Cross, a 9th century Celtic cross that stands outside the abbey, is considered as the finest example of Celtic crosses in the British Isles. Rèilig Odhrain, or the cemetery, allegedly contains the remains of many Scottish kings.
The stunning Isle of Lunga is the largest island in the Treshnish archipelago. With volcanic origin the isle was populated until the 19th Century, and remains of black houses can be seen around this magnificent coastal jewel. Abundant plant life and exotic birdlife are now the main inhabitants of the area. Fortunate visitors view the magnificent array of birds, especially the great puffins that breed on the islands plateau. One can sit within just a few feet away without disturbing the avian ambassador’s peace. The 81 hectare island is home to many rare and endangered plants such as, primroses and orchids. Views over the landscape and across the ocean can be seen from the 300 foot high cliffs.
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The stunning Isle of Lunga is the largest island in the Treshnish archipelago. With volcanic origin the isle was populated until the 19th Century and remains of black houses can be seen around this magnificent coastal jewel. Abundant plant life and exotic birdlife are now the main inhabitants of the area. Fortunate visitors view the magnificent array of birds especially the great puffins that breed on the islands plateau. One can sit within just a few feet away without disturbing the avian ambassador’s peace. The 81 hectare island is home to many rare and endangered plants such as primroses and orchids. Views over the landscape and across the ocean can be seen from the 300 foot high cliffs.
St Kilda is a remarkable uninhabited archipelago some 40 nautical miles beyond the Outer Hebrides. The stunning cliffs and sea stacks are home to the most important seabird breeding colony in northwest Europe. St Kilda is one of the few places in the world to have received dual World Heritage status from UNESCO in recognition of its Natural Heritage and cultural significance. Village Bay on the island of Hirta once supported a population of over 200, but the last islanders left in the 1930s. Recent restoration work on the village by the National Trust for Scotland offers a marvellous link with the past. One of the caretakers acts as shopkeeper and postmaster for any visitors who might like to send a postcard home from St. Kilda.
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Gloriously remote, St. Kilda is an archipelago 50 miles off the Isle of Harris. Although the four islands are uninhabited by humans, thousands of seas birds call these craggy cliffs home, clinging to the sheer faces as if by magic. Not only is St. Kilda home to the UK’s largest colony of Atlantic Puffin (almost 1 million), but also the world largest colony Gannets nests on Boreray island and its sea stacks. The islands also home decedents of the world’s original Soay sheep as well as having a breed of eponymously named mice. The extremely rare St. Kilda wren unsurprisingly hails from St. Kilda, so birders should visit with notebook, binoculars and camera to hand. While endemic animal species is rife on the island, St. Kilda has not been peopled since 1930 after the last inhabitants voted that human life was unsustainable. However, permanent habitation had been possible in the Medieval Ages, and a vast National Trust for Scotland project to restore the dwellings is currently being undertaken. The islands even enjoyed a status as being an ideal holiday destination in the 19th century. Today, the only humans living on the islands are passionate history, science and conservation scholars. One of the caretakers even acts as shopkeeper and postmaster for any visitors who might like to send a postcard home from St. Kilda. It should be noted that St. Kilda is the UKs only (and just one of 39 in the world) dual World Heritage status from UNESCO in recognition of its Natural Heritage and cultural significance.
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As an isolated island of the remote St Kilda Group, Boreray island is one of the most far flung and weather impacted islands of the North East Atlantic. Imagine trying to live here during stormy weather. Landing requires jumping or swimming ashore; and yet the island has been lived on or visited from Neolithic times. Collecting seabirds and their eggs, and storing them for winter, may have been even more important than raising sheep. Boreray Sheep are the rarest breed of sheep in Britain. They evolved from short-tailed sheep brought from the Scottish mainland but have been isolated long enough to have evolved into a distinctive small and horned breed. Only found on Boreray Island, they remained as a wild flock when the last people left the St Kilda Islands in 1930. The Souy are a separate and different breed of sheep found on the other St Kilda Islands. Look out for the Boreray Sheep grazing on the slopes of hilly Boreray Island. Seabirds thrive on Boreray and its two attendant rocks stacks, raising new chicks each summer. Northern Gannets glide overhead as they attempt difficult landings at nest sites. Seeing gannets plunge from a great height into the sea is an exciting way to understand the effort required to feed themselves and chicks. Northern Fulmers nest on the volcanic rock cliffs and Atlantic Puffins fly in and out of burrow-strewn slopes. Boreray is part of the St Kilda World Heritage Site, a rare example of a site recognised for both its outstanding natural and cultural values.
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Cliffs of tall hexagonal columns create a sensational landscape at the Shiant Islands, especially when viewed from the sea. The cliffs of six-sided rock columns look like the cross-section of an enormous honeycomb. The rock formations were formed when molten volcanic magma cooled very slowly underground. Millions of years of erosion has exposed the six-sided columns to the sea, and to us. The tallest of these formations is 120 metres (390 feet) high. During spring and summer, flights of seabirds near the Shiant Islands catch the eye. Many long-winged seabirds wheel and soar gracefully. Others are more shaped for underwater swimming and fly in direct lines, beating stubby wings to resemble flying potatoes. Some birds nest in burrows while others, like Black-legged Kittiwakes, nest on cliffs. Rather than build nests, guillemots lay eggs on bare rock ledges. The pointed shape of the eggs ensures they roll in a tight circle, not off the ledge to the sea below. The Shiant Islands are part of the Outer Hebrides and located between the Isles of Lewis and Skye. Historically, they have supported families of sheep grazers who could tolerate a lonely island outpost. The Shiants were known as the last place in Britain where the Black Rat occurred in substantial numbers. Originally introduced to Britain from Asia in Roman times these rodents caused problems, eating eggs and chicks of seabirds. A successful eradication program eliminated the rats in 2016, giving the seabird colonies well-earned peace.
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Loch Ewe is the only north facing Loch in Scotland, with an interesting history and a fine scenic landscape this area has a true natural beauty. During WW2 the loch was a convoy collecting point with a strong naval presence; it was therefore protected by light and heavy aircraft guns, a boom net and mine defence system helped to shield this precious settlement. Loch Ewe is a natural deep water sea loch that links to the Atlantic Ocean with a relatively small mouth giving the loch a vast amount of protection from the weather. Nearby Inver ewe gardens thrive on the warm currents of the North Atlantic Drift to create an oasis of colour and fertility where exotic plants from many countries flourish on latitude more northerly than Moscow, giving an almost continual display of colour throughout the year.
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Flanked by the UK’s tallest mountain on one side and Loch Linnae on the other Fort William – or “Bill” to the locals – is what you imagine when it comes to Scottish Highland towns. Verdant moors stretch as far as the eye can see pastel painted houses front the water and it is not unusual to see pipers in kilts on street corners.The High Street has plenty to keep you occupied with its good range of shops cafes and restaurants – a lunch of locally caught seafood or the iconic haggis neeps and tatties is a must. Because of its privileged location sitting in the shadow of the mighty Ben Nevis (standing a proud 1 345 metres high) outdoor enthusiasts are especially well catered for. Unsurprisingly so as Fort William is considered the UK’s outdoor capital.Certainly those who want to climb up a rock or hurtle down white water rapids will find their nirvana but if gentle fishing a quiet county walk or curling up in cosy pubs warmed by an open fire are more your glass of whiskey then you’re catered for. The West Highland Museum in the centre of the town is excellent while St Andrew’s Church towards the north end of the main street has a very attractive interior. Also well worth a look is St Mary’s Catholic Church on Belford Road and no visit should be considered complete without a look at the Old Fort almost invisible to passing traffic. Add a wildlife cruise amid stunning scenery and the steam train that took Harry to Hogwarts and you can easily spend a day in this lovely port.
You’ll always receive a welcome to remember, as the colourful cafes, houses and shops that line Tobermory’s picturesque harbour salute your arrival. Located on the craggy Scottish Inner Hebrides, Tobermory serves as the capital of the Isle of Mull. There’s a high chance you’ll recognise the town’s colourfully-daubed buildings, as their charming exteriors have featured in countless TV shows – most notably in the children’s favourite, Balamory. There’s always a new story to discover here – not least the legend that suggests there’s a sunken Spanish galleon, brimming with lost gold, sitting just below the waves that roll around the harbour. Learn a little more of the area’s history at the Mull Museum, or head out to enjoy some of the fabulous wildlife watching opportunities on offer on a boat tour. You can spot majestic birds like white tail and golden eagles circling in the skies, or turn your attention to the waves, where friendly dolphins and Minke whales are regular visitors. Treat yourself to a sample of one of the island’s finest exports before leaving, as you drop in at the Tobermory Distillery for some whiskey tasting. Established in 1798, it’s one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries.
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You’ll always receive a welcome to remember, as the colourful cafes, houses and shops that line Tobermory’s picturesque harbour salute your arrival. Located on the craggy Scottish Inner Hebrides, Tobermory serves as the capital of the Isle of Mull. There’s a high chance you’ll recognise the town’s colourfully-daubed buildings, as their charming exteriors have featured in countless TV shows – most notably in the children’s favourite, Balamory. There’s always a new story to discover here – not least the legend that suggests there’s a sunken Spanish galleon, brimming with lost gold, sitting just below the waves that roll around the harbour. Learn a little more of the area’s history at the Mull Museum, or head out to enjoy some of the fabulous wildlife watching opportunities on offer on a boat tour. You can spot majestic birds like white tail and golden eagles circling in the skies, or turn your attention to the waves, where friendly dolphins and Minke whales are regular visitors. Treat yourself to a sample of one of the island’s finest exports before leaving, as you drop in at the Tobermory Distillery for some whiskey tasting. Established in 1798, it’s one of Scotland’s oldest distilleries.
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An ancient stone castle on a remote rugged landscape evokes all sorts of fantasies, especially when approached from the sea. You can imagine mythical, romantic or historic tales as you approach or explore the Duart Castle on the Isle of Mull. The true stories may be just as good. The Isle of Mull is the second largest of the islands of the Inner Hebrides, after the Isle of Skye. The island has a mountainous core and several radiating promontories covered in moorland. On one headland jutting into the Sound of Mull sits Duart Castle. It was originally built in the 13th century and soon became the ancestral home of the Clan Maclean. Control and ownership of the castle has changed hands over the centuries as broader conflicts for the Isle of Mull and Scotland played out. It was a ruin when the Maclean clan regained control by purchasing and restoring the castle in 1911. It is clan home for all the descendants of the family of Maclean spread throughout the world. There are stories of wrecks and treasure in the waters near Duart. The most evocative must be the wreck of a Spanish galleon in Tobermony Bay. This ship was part of the Spanish Amarda defeated by the English fleet and Atlantic storms, and the crew were taken to Duart Castle. The galleon is rumoured to have a treasure of gold bullion still waiting to be found. Zodiac travel may reveal other treasures. Hull is known for its European Otters and the majestic White-tailed Sea Eagle which has successfully re-colonised Hull after a long absence.
The Isle of Man, situated in the Irish Sea off the west coast of England, is a mountainous, cliff-fringed island and one of Britain’s most beautiful spots. Measuring just 30 miles by 13 miles, the Isle of Man remains semi-autonomous. With its own postage stamps, laws, currency, and the Court of Tynwald (the world’s oldest democratic parliament), the Isle of Man is rich with history and lore.Inhabited from Neolithic times, the island became a refuge for Irish missionaries after the 5th Century. Norsemen took the island during the 9th Century and sold it to Scotland in 1266. However, since the 14th Century, it has been held by England. Manx, the indigenous Celtic language, is still spoken by a small minority. The Isle of Man has no income tax, which has encouraged many Britains to regard the island as a refuge. Otherwise, it is populated by Gaelic farmers, fishermen, and the famous tailless manx cats. The varied landscape features austere moorlands and wooded glens, interspersed by fine castles, narrow-gauge railways, and scores of standing stones with Celtic crosses. The hilly terrain rises to a height of 2,036 feet at Mount Snaefell, which dominates the center of the island.
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The Isle of Man, off England’s west coast (and Ireland’s east) needs no introduction. Its Celtic history is legendary, its political past labyrinthine and its national symbol – a three legged figure with neither body nor head – an enigma that has been foxing historians for centuries. Do not confuse the Isle of Man with the United Kingdom. It does have “crown dependency” similar to Jersey, but the 32-mile-long island is entirely self-governed. It changed hands between England and Scotland many times during the middle ages but fell under British rule in 1399. However, when the feudal lordship was revested in 1765, the island never became part of the United Kingdom. And has remained independent ever since.
Dublin is making a comeback. The decade-long “Celtic Tiger” boom era was quickly followed by the Great Recession, but The Recovery has finally taken a precarious hold. For visitors, this newer and wiser Dublin has become one of western Europe’s most popular and delightful urban destinations. Whether or not you’re out to enjoy the old or new Dublin, you’ll find it a colossally entertaining city, all the more astonishing considering its intimate size.It is ironic and telling that James Joyce chose Dublin as the setting for his famous Ulysses, Dubliners, and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man because it was a “center of paralysis” where nothing much ever changed. Which only proves that even the greats get it wrong sometimes. Indeed, if Joyce were to return to his once-genteel hometown today—disappointed with the city’s provincial outlook, he left it in 1902 at the age of 20—and take a quasi-Homeric odyssey through the city (as he so famously does in Ulysses), would he even recognize Dublin as his “Dear Dirty Dumpling, foostherfather of fingalls and dotthergills”?For instance, what would he make of Temple Bar—the city’s erstwhile down-at-the-heels neighborhood, now crammed with cafés and trendy hotels and suffused with a nonstop, international-party atmosphere? Or the simple sophistication of the open-air restaurants of the tiny Italian Quarter (named Quartier Bloom after his own creation), complete with sultry tango lessons? Or of the hot–cool Irishness, where every aspect of Celtic culture results in sold-out theaters, from Once, the cult indie movie and Broadway hit, to Riverdance, the old Irish mass-jig recast as a Las Vegas extravaganza? Plus, the resurrected Joyce might be stirred by the songs of Hozier, fired up by the sultry acting of Michael Fassbender, and moved by the award-winning novels of Colum McCann. As for Ireland’s capital, it’s packed with elegant shops and hotels, theaters, galleries, coffeehouses, and a stunning variety of new, creative little restaurants can be found on almost every street in Dublin, transforming the provincial city that suffocated Joyce into a place almost as cosmopolitan as the Paris to which he fled. And the locals are a hell of a lot more fun! Now that the economy has finally turned a corner, Dublin citizens can cast a cool eye over the last 20 crazy years. Some argue that the boomtown transformation of their heretofore-tranquil city has permanently affected its spirit and character. These skeptics (skepticism long being a favorite pastime in the capital city) await the outcome of “Dublin: The Sequel,” and their greatest fear is the possibility that the tattered old lady on the Liffey has become a little less unique, a little more like everywhere else.Oh ye of little faith: the rare ole gem that is Dublin is far from buried. The fundamentals—the Georgian elegance of Merrion Square, the Norman drama of Christ Church Cathedral, the foamy pint at an atmospheric pub—are still on hand to gratify. Most of all, there are the locals themselves: the nod and grin when you catch their eye on the street, the eagerness to hear half your life story before they tell you all of theirs, and their paradoxically dark but warm sense of humor. It’s expected that 2016 will be an extra-special year in the capital, as centenary celebrations of the fateful 1916 Easter Rising will dominate much of the cultural calendar.
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Atmospheric cobbled streets with buskers scraping fiddles and characterful pubs inviting passersby inside is Dublin in a snapshot. Horse-drawn carriages plod along cobbled centuries-old streets blending with an easy-going cosmopolitan outlook. Known for its fun-filled gathering of pubs any excuse works to enjoy a celebratory toast and chat among good company. Home to perhaps the world’s most famous beer – slurp perfect pourings of thick dark Guinness – cranked out for the city’s thirsty punters. Learn more of the humble pint’s journey at the Guinness Storehouse. Dublin has come along way since the Vikings established a trading port here back in the 9th Century. In the time since the city became the British Empire’s defacto second city and the Georgian imprint still adds oodles of historic character. Learn of 1916’s Easter Uprising when the Irish rebelled and established their independence here as you visit the infamous haunting Kilmainham Gaol. The uprising’s leaders were tried and executed in these dark confines. Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral has immense history below its steep spire which dates back to 1191. There’s rich literary heritage to leaf through too and the city’s streets were rendered vividly in James Joyce’s classic Ullyses. The Museum of Literature celebrates the full scope of Dublin’s lyrical talents. Trinity College also has a prestigious roll-call of alumni – visit to see the Book of Kells a beautifully illustrated bible of the medieval era.
Ship features
Owner’s Suite
Supremely spacious and superbly located, the Owner’s Suite is the most luxurious suite on board. Located in the premium bow position on deck 7, the Owner’s Suite offers amazing destination immersion, thanks its enormous surrounding balcony and incredible views from all indoor areas. The large living room, separate dining area, and well-stocked bar are perfect for sharing a moment with like-minded travelers while the luxurious and well-appointed bedrooms ensure supreme comfort any time of the day or night.
One bedroom: 173.5 sq m (69 sq m)
The main bedroom has a large walk-in wardrobe with a personal safe and a bathroom with a double vanity, walk-in shower, and whirlpool bath.
The second bedroom has a separate wardrobe and a bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Essentials
- Deck(s): 7
- Section: Forward, Starboard
Characteristics
- Large Veranda with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Separate dining area
- Living room with sitting area
- Double vanity
- Walk-in shower
- Whirlpool bath
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
Furniture
- Twin beds or king-size bed
- Writing desk
- Luxury bed mattresses
Media & Communication
- Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi
- 3 large flat screen TVs with Interactive Media Library
- Sound system with bluetooth connectivity
- Direct dial telephone
- Wall mounted USB-C mobile device chargers
Onboard Services
- Butler service
- Complimentary laundry, pressing & wet cleaning
- Dinner for two in La Dame, one evening per voyage,
- Two hours of worldwide phone use, per voyage segment
- Champagne on arrival
Amenities
- Espresso machine
- Tea kettle
- Pillow menu
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Plush bathrobe
- Luxury bath amenities
- Umbrella
- Hair Dryer
- Slippers
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Grand Suite
The Grand Suite is one of the most luxurious and spacious suites on board Silver Endeavour. It guarantees sweeping views of your destination thanks to its large balcony. A spacious interior includes a large living room, separate dining area, and large bedroom with a big walk-in wardrobe. A luxurious bathroom includes a double vanity, whirlpool bath, and walk-in shower. In addition, the Grand Suite also includes a small, second bedroom able to accommodate a third berth.
One bedroom: 155 sq m (64 sq m)
Two bedrooms: 188.1 sq m (69 sq m)
Essentials
- Deck(s): 7
- Section: Forward, Port
Characteristics
- Large Veranda with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Separate dining area
- Living room with sitting area
- Double vanity
- Walk-in shower
- Whirlpool bath
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
Furniture
- Twin beds or king-size bed and a single bed in additional bedroom
- Writing desk
- Vanity table
- Luxury bed mattresses
Media & Communication
- Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi
- 2 large flat screen TVs with Interactive Media Library
- Sound system with bluetooth connectivity
- Direct dial telephone
- Wall mounted USB-C mobile device chargers
Onboard Services
- Butler service
- Complimentary laundry, pressing & wet cleaning
- Dinner for two in La Dame, one evening per voyage,
- Two hours of worldwide phone use, per voyage segment
- Champagne on arrival
Amenities
- Espresso machine
- Pillow menu
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Plush bathrobe
- Luxury bath amenities
- Umbrella
- Hair Dryer
- Slippers
A third guest can be accommodated in an additional single-bed bedroom.
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Master Suite
One of our most sumptuous suites ever designed! With innovative domed glazing surrounding the living areas and one of the largest balconies on board, the Master Suite offers complete destination immersion at sea. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide wow-factor 270-degree views while the beautifully appointed living and dining areas, separate bedroom, and bathroom with walk-in shower and whirlpool bath ensure complete in-suite comfort. If you have ever wanted to experience expedition travel while not missing out on luxury, Silver Endeavour’s Master Suite is the answer.
One bedroom: 108 sq m (25.8 sq m)
Essentials
- Deck(s): 8
- Section: Aft
Characteristics
- Large Veranda with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Separate dining area
- Living room with sitting area
- Double vanity
- Walk-in shower
- Whirlpool bath
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
Furniture
- King size bed
- Writing desk
- Luxury bed mattresses
Media & Communication
- Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi
- 2 large flat screen TVs with Interactive Media Library
- Sound system with bluetooth connectivity
- Direct dial telephone
- Wall mounted USB-C mobile device chargers
Onboard Services
- Butler service
- Complimentary laundry, pressing & wet cleaning
- Two hours of worldwide phone use, per voyage segment
- Champagne on arrival
Amenities
- Espresso machine
- Tea kettle
- Pillow menu
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Plush bathrobe
- Luxury bath amenities
- Umbrella
- Hair Dryer
- Slippers
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Signature Suite
Get closer to your destination with Silver Endeavour’s Signature Suite! Located on deck 8, this beautiful accommodation offers a wonderfully large living room, a dining area, a separate bedroom, and a bathroom with walk-in shower and whirlpool bath. But surely the best thing about the Signature Suite is the huge private veranda and floor-to-ceiling glass walls, offering you sweeping views whether you are at the tip or toe of the world. The Signature Suite is one of our favorite places to enjoy serene polar landscapes after a day of onshore exploring.
One bedroom: 67–78 sq m (16–22 sq m )
Essentials
- Deck(s): 8
- Section: Aft, Mid-Ship
Characteristics
- Large Veranda with floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Separate dining area
- Living room with sitting area
- Double vanity
- Walk-in shower
- Whirlpool bath
- Walk-in wardrobe with personal safe
Furniture
- King size bed
- Writing desk
- Luxury bed mattresses
Media & Communication
- Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi
- 2 large flat screen TVs with Interactive Media Library
- Sound system with bluetooth connectivity
- Direct dial telephone
- Wall mounted USB-C mobile device chargers
Onboard Services
- Butler service
- Complimentary laundry, pressing & wet cleaning
- Two hours of worldwide phone use, per voyage segment
- Champagne on arrival
Amenities
- Espresso machine
- Tea kettle
- Pillow menu
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Plush bathrobe
- Luxury bath amenities
- Umbrella
- Hair Dryer
- Slippers
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Silver Suite
No Silversea ship would be complete without our guests’ favorite Silver Suite. Located on deck 8, the Silver Suite promises stunning views of the destination thanks to its floor-to-ceiling window and large balcony. The spacious living area allows for comfortable relaxation while the dining area makes cozy nights in veritable experiences in themselves. Additionally, Silver Suites feature generous walk-in wardrobes as well as a bathroom with a large walk-in shower, vanity, and separate lavatory.
One bedroom: 49.7 sq m (7 sq m)
Essentials
- Deck(s): 8
- Section: Mid-Ship
Characteristics
- Veranda
- Separate dining area
- Living room with sitting area
- Double vanity
- Walk-in shower
Furniture
- Writing desk
- Vanity table
- Luxury bed mattresses
Media & Communication
- Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi
- 2 large flat screen TVs with Interactive Media Library
- Sound system with bluetooth connectivity
- Direct dial telephone
- Wall mounted USB-C mobile device chargers
Onboard Services
- Butler service
- Complimentary laundry, pressing & wet cleaning
- Champagne on arrival
Amenities
- Espresso machine
- Tea kettle
- Pillow menu
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Plush bathrobe
- Luxury bath amenities
- Umbrella
- Hair Dryer
- Slippers
Please note that the third guest will sleep on a comfortable sofa bed in the reception area of the suite.
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Premium Veranda Suite
Our best-selling Premium Veranda Suite is more beautiful and luxurious than ever on board Silver Endeavour. This suite offers a large bedroom space with dreamy bedding, a stunning marbled bathroom with a large vanity, and sumptuous walk-in shower. Comfortable furnishings and elegant decor make staying in (almost) as good as going out! Spacious and well-situated, enjoy ultra-luxury amenities from the 24-hour butler service to the well-stocked mini-bar (and yes, they’re all included!). The sofa bed can easily accommodate a third guest.
One bedroom: 33.1 sq m (5 sq m)
Essentials
- Deck(s): 6, 7
- Section: Forward, Mid-Ship
Characteristics
- Veranda
- Sitting area
- Large vanity
- Walk-in shower
Furniture
- King size bed
- Writing desk
- Vanity table
- Luxury bed mattresses
Media & Communication
- Unlimited Standard Wi-Fi
- 1 large flat screen TV with Interactive Media Library
- Direct dial telephone
- Wall mounted USB-C mobile device chargers
Onboard Services
- Butler service
- Champagne on arrival
Amenities
- Pillow menu
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Plush bathrobe
- Luxury bath amenities
- Umbrella
- Hair Dryer
- Slippers
Please note that the third guest will sleep on a comfortable sofa bed in the reception area of the suite.
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Deluxe Veranda Suite
Deluxe Veranda Suites keep the iconic suite configuration—one of the most successful in the industry—while enhancing your creature comforts and destination immersion. Located on the privileged upper-mid levels, Deluxe Veranda Suites have spacious interiors with a bedroom area that includes a large writing desk and comfortable living room with a convertible sofa (able to accommodate a third berth). Even better, the balcony is larger and more beautiful than ever, offering ample space to relax and enjoy sweeping views, wherever you are.
One bedroom: 33.1 sq m (5 sq m)
Essentials
- Deck(s): 6, 7
- Section: Aft, Mid-Ship
Characteristics
- Veranda
- Sitting area
- Large vanity
- Walk-in shower
Furniture
- King size bed
- Writing desk
- Vanity table
- Luxury bed mattresses
Media & Communication
- Unlimited Standard Wi-Fi
- 1 large flat screen TV with Interactive Media Library
- Direct dial telephone
- Wall mounted USB-C mobile device chargers
Onboard Services
- Butler service
- Champagne on arrival
Amenities
- Pillow menu
- Tea kettle
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Plush bathrobe
- Luxury bath amenities
- Umbrella
- Hair Dryer
- Slippers
Please note that the third guest will sleep on a comfortable sofa bed in the reception area of the suite.
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Superior Veranda Suite
The Superior Veranda Suite is found on the upper decks. From the sumptuous views from the teak veranda to the spacious sitting room (with a sofa bed able to accommodate a third berth) and large marble bathroom, everything about the Superior Veranda has been designed for your comfort. A comfortable living space, attention to detail, and a generous expanse of amenities make this stunning suite a cozy home while on the seas.
One bedroom: 33.1 sq m (5 sq m)
Essentials
- Deck(s): 6, 7, 8
- Section: Aft, Forward, Mid-Ship
Characteristics
- Veranda
- Sitting area
- Large vanity
- Walk-in shower
Furniture
- King size bed
- Writing desk
- Vanity table
- Luxury bed mattresses
Media & Communication
- Unlimited Standard Wi-Fi
- 1 large flat screen TV with Interactive Media Library
- Direct dial telephone
- Wall mounted USB-C mobile device chargers
Onboard Services
- Butler service
- Champagne on arrival
Amenities
- Pillow menu
- Tea kettle
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Plush bathrobe
- Luxury bath amenities
- Umbrella
- Hair Dryer
- Slippers
Please note that the third guest will sleep on a comfortable sofa bed in the reception area of the suite.
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Classic Veranda Suite
Located on the lower decks in the bow, the Classic Veranda Suite offers all the comfort and attention to detail that you can expect aboard—both inside and out. A generous expanse of interior comforts—elegant decor, a stunning marble bathroom, and ample seating area (with a sofa bed that is able to accommodate a third berth)—offers everything you need for a comfortable cruise. But perhaps this suite’s finest asset lies just outside, as floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private veranda, making every sunset feel as if it is yours alone.
One bedroom: 33.1 sq m (5 sq m)
Essentials
- Deck(s): 5, 6
- Section: Forward, Mid-Ship
Characteristics
- Veranda
- Sitting area
- Large vanity
- Walk-in shower
Furniture
- King size bed
- Writing desk
- Vanity table
- Luxury bed mattresses
Media & Communication
- Unlimited Standard Wi-Fi
- 1 large flat screen TV with Interactive Media Library
- Direct dial telephone
- Wall mounted USB-C mobile device chargers
Onboard Services
- Butler service
- Champagne on arrival
Amenities
- Pillow menu
- Tea kettle
- Refrigerator and bar setup stocked with your preferences
- Plush bathrobe
- Luxury bath amenities
- Umbrella
- Hair Dryer
- Slippers
Wheelchair accessible suite: 508. The suite has a bathroom with vanity and shower.
Please note that the third guest will sleep on a comfortable sofa bed in the reception area of the suite.
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II Terrazzino
Exclusive to Silver Endeavour, Il Terrazzino offers an authentic taste of Italy in an intimate setting. Old-World recipes and exquisite pastas meet contemporary artistry over dinner, accompanied by wines selected from exceptional vineyards across the globe. The result is an elegant homage to Italy’s culinary heart.
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The Restaurant
The Restaurant transforms dining into an extraordinary journey of taste. Indulge in international delicacies, refined classics, and destination-driven creations that reflect the flavors of the region you’re exploring. From breakfast favorites to imaginative evening courses, every meal draws inspiration from your voyage.
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Arts Café
Arts Café is a vibrant, light-filled haven for conversation, creativity, and indulgence. Snack on light bites and decadent pastries paired with freshly brewed coffee and artisanal teas as you unwind with a good book or get to know your fellow travelers.
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La Dame
Experience the pinnacle of French gastronomy at La Dame, where sophistication meets tradition. Here, an exclusive tasting menu unfolds course by course — each plate a study in masterful technique, seasonal ingredients, and modern refinement. From classic Kir Royales to exquisite signatures such as Dover sole à la Grenobloise, this is haute cuisine at its finest.
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The Grill
A poolside al fresco favorite, The Grill is casual by day and captivating by night. Dig in to crisp salads and grilled classics during lunch, then return after sunset for masterfully seasoned and seared cuts paired with balmy sea breezes.
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In-Suite Dining
You can order from our Room Service menu 24 hours a day.
Opening hours are for reference only. For precise opening hours, please refer to the Daily Chronicles provided on board.
Expedition Experiences
On a Silversea Expedition, all elements are built into the journey. Explore ashore with complimentary excursions, then return to your sanctuary at sea where endless indulgence awaits. With nearly one crew member per guest, attention never wavers — leaving you free to focus on what truly matters: the wonder unfolding around you.
Zodiac Adventures
Zodiac® boats are used almost daily to access remote areas. These small, rigid-inflatable vessels navigate narrow inlets, islets, and ice floes with precision, designed for safety and reliability, they ensure a secure and efficient explorations.
Kayak Exploration
Experience truly immersive travel by kayak, accompanied by our expert guide. Discover stunning coastal landscapes or observe marine wildlife up close. Conditions and logistics permitting, prior sea kayaking experience is highly recommended to ensure safety and enjoyment.
Mud Room
Silver Endeavour’s Mud Room is the perfect place to prepare for all your expedition activities. Spaciously designed, the two mud rooms (both port and starboard locations) are superbly modern and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including boot heaters and LED screens for small-group briefing sessions. Located on deck 3, the Mud Room leads directly to the landing platform for easy access for Zodiac embarkation and disembarkation.
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Explorer Lounge
Unique to our Expedition ships, the Explorer Lounge is a versatile venue that adapts to the rhythm of your journey. Comfortable seating and refined refreshments create an atmosphere where learning and leisure meld seamlessly. From lectures and presentations to live entertainment and special events, this is a space where discovery thrives.
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Library
Whether you’re an avid bibliophile or simply prefer a quiet place while at sea, it’s hard not to fall in love with Silver Endeavour’s onboard library. Located on deck 9, the Library offers a comfortable and intimate enrichment space, where you can educate yourself from one of the beautiful reference books, curl up with a novel in one of the comfortable chairs, or simple gaze amazed at the stunning scenery as its floats serenely by.
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Observation Lounge
Wrapped in glass and bathed in light, the Observation Lounge offers a serene escape high above the sea. Borrow a book from the in-house library, pour yourself a coffee or tea from the self-service bar, and curl into an armchair to watch the world drift by. This is a sanctuary for reflection, relaxation, and stories — both written and still in the making.
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Sun Deck
Cozy up with a book and a blanket from the sun deck.
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Connoisseur's Corner
As evening stretches into night, Connoisseur’s Corner offers a stylish refuge for those who appreciate the time-honored rituals of smoke and spirit. Sink into tufted leather chairs with a hand-rolled cigar and a glass of one of our finest cognacs or whiskeys. Indoors or under the stars, every moment is marked by pure indulgence.
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Boutique
Our committed and competent team of beauty therapists is here to help keep your hair, nails, skin, and body healthy and happy. In addition to our regular beauty services, such as pedicures, manicures, and the latest in trendy hairstyles, we offer makeup application so you look great on a special evening, waxing, and teeth whitening. What’s more, our Emperor’s Chair services make sure that gentlemen aren’t forgotten.
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Otium Spa
Otium is where you can relax and unwind but also where you can enjoy world-class treatments that make sure you look as good as you feel. Our Otium wellness menu is designed by our experts to create signature moments that even Venus herself would envy. Rejuvenate and repair with one of our luxury treatments, or visit us to relax and unwind, share a moment with like-minded travelers, or enjoy a quiet immersive session all for yourself.
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Beauty Salon
Our committed and competent team of beauty therapists is here to help keep your hair, nails, skin, and body healthy and happy. In addition to our regular beauty services, such as pedicures, manicures, and the latest in trendy hairstyles, we offer makeup application so you look great on a special evening, waxing, and teeth whitening. What’s more, our Emperor’s Chair services make sure that gentlemen aren’t forgotten.
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Fitness Centre
Whether you are a serious fitness fanatic or a casual athlete, you’ll find what you’re looking for in Silver Endeavour’s Fitness Center. Look after your health with our cardiovascular equipment, including running and cross-country skiing machines, free and plate-loaded weights, weight machines, and plenty of warm-up/cool-down spaces. Expertly designed classes and personal training sessions make sure that you stay in shape even while at sea. Thanks to its modern design with floor-to-ceiling windows, the Fitness Center enjoys an incredible amount of natural light and views of the destination, so you won’t miss any part of the action.
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Pool Deck
Surrounded by glazing extending all the way to the top of the venue, the Pool Deck gives you the feeling of always being connected to the sea. The glass-enclosed Pool Deck offers a quiet retreat and is the ideal place to enjoy breathtaking, panoramic views during the day, or to have dinner under the stars at night. This two-story space is home to a large central pool, a whirlpool, as well as Silver Endeavour’s The Grill restaurant.
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Whirlpool
You can find the whirlpool on Deck 5, next to the Pool and The Grill.
All-Inclusive
Onboard our ships, you will enjoy 24-hour gourmet dining, in-suite dining, butler service and complimentary shore excursions every day.
A selection of soft drinks, water, wines, spirits, and Champagne are complimentary throughout the ship. Your in-suite refrigerator and bar will be replenished upon request with your preferences. (A selection of premium wines, Champagnes and spirits are available at an additional charge.)
Silversea reserves the right to refuse to serve anyone who in our sole judgment may be under the influence of alcohol, or for any reason necessary to preserve the health and safety of guests and employees).
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcohol.
Internet Access
All guests will be granted complimentary, unlimited standard Wi-Fi for one device at a time. Guests sailing in an Owner’s, Grand, Royal or Silver suite will receive complimentary unlimited premium Wi-Fi for one device at a time. Standard Wi-Fi is provided at regular satellite speed — ideal for emailing, web surfing, chat or similar. It is not suitable for video, audio calls, or streaming. Premium Wi-Fi access is suitable for all kinds of applications, including video and audio call and streaming.
Premium Wi-Fi is available at an additional charge and will provide access for up to four devices simultaneously. You may use your own laptop to conveniently access the wireless internet and personal email services from the privacy of your own suite, and throughout the ship
Laundry / Valet Services
Complete valet services, including laundry, pressing and wet cleaning, areavailable and may be arranged through your butler. Customary chargeswill apply. A complimentary self-service launderette offers washingmachines, dryers, irons and laundry supplies.
The launderette is located on deck 3.Guests sailing in an Owner’s, Grand, Master, Signature, Silver suite havecomplimentary laundry, pressing and wet cleaning.
Guest Relations Services
Each ship offers the services of a Guest Relations Manager who can assist you with any number of personal needs, reservations, information and other special requests.
Pets
We are unable to accommodate pets of any kind on any Silversea voyage.
Visitors Onboard
If you would like to make arrangements for visitors to board the vessel, please have your travel agent contact Silversea Special Services. Requests should be made in writing no later than 14 days before departure.
Silversea may limit the number of visitors permitted onboard or not allow visitors in certain destinations.
Smoking Policy
At Silversea, the safety of all guests is paramount. To ensure a comfortable environment for all, smoking is prohibited in most public areas, guest suites, and suite balconies. However, cigarette, e-cigarette, cigar, pipe, and vaporizer smoking is permitted in the Connoisseur’s Corner (Deck 4).
Silversea kindly requests that all guests respect the non-smoking areas.
Medical Services
Each of our ships is equipped with a Medical Centre. Please refer to the Daily Chronicles for opening hours. When docked, supplementary emergency care may also be obtained through local medical facilities.
Guests may be charged for medical services and for medications used for their medical treatment. The Medical Centre is not intended or designed to provide ongoing treatment for pre-existing conditions or for extended critical care, and Silversea is not responsible for the diagnosis, treatment or services furnished by shipboard medical personnel. Guests requiring oxygen for medical reasons are welcome to bring an oxygen concentrator onboard. Guests wishing to bring their own portable oxygen tanks must obtain prior written authorization from Silversea, as restrictions may apply. (For additional details, see the Passage Contract.)
The Medical Centre is located on deck 4.
Shoeshine Service
Complimentary shoeshine is available to all guests upon request.
Religious Services
Non-denominational religious services are held onboard ship on Sundays. During holidays, Catholic and/or Jewish clergy will be onboard whenever possible.
Guidelines for Responsible Travel
Protect Arctic And Antarctic Wildlife
Taking or harmful interference with Arctic and Antarctic wildlife is prohibited except in accordance with a permit issued by a national authority.
- Do not use drones or other equipment that disturb wildlife, either at sea or on land.
- Do not feed, touch, or handle any wildlife, or approach or photograph them in ways that cause them to alter their behaviour. Special care is needed when animals are breeding or moulting.
- Do not sit, kneel, or lay down to protect the environment by minimising the risk to accidentally pick up any organic material.
- Do not place any equipment on the ground or snow. Make sure to clean everything that touched the ground thoroughly, like your shoes, waling poles or tripod.
- Do not damage plants or lichens, for example by walking, driving, or landing on extensive moss beds or lichen-covered scree slopes.
- Keep noise to a minimum to avoid frightening wildlife.
- Do not bring non-native plants by making sure all your outdoor gear is free of any organic material, to avoid the unwanted introduction of non-native plants into polar regions.
Respect Protected Areas
A variety of areas in the Arctic and Antarctic have been afforded special protection because of their particular ecological, scientific, historic or other value. Entry into certain areas may be prohibited except in accordance with a permit issued by an appropriate national authority. Activities in and near designated Historic Sites and Monuments and certain other areas may be subject to special restrictions.
- Know the locations of areas that have been afforded special protection and any restrictions regarding entry and activities that can be carried out in and near them.
- Observe applicable restrictions.
- Do not damage, remove, or destroy Historic Sites or Monuments or any artefacts associated with them.
- Always listen and follow the instructions by your guides.
Respect Scientific Research
- Do not interfere with scientific research, facilities or equipment.
- Visiting a research station is subject for approval by the base commander and depends on their busy schedule for scientific research work. In case a permission was granted, your Expedition Team will inform you about the protocols for the visit.
- Do not interfere with, or remove, scientific equipment or marker posts, and do not disturb experimental study sites, field camps or supplies.
Be Safe
Be prepared for severe and changeable weather and ensure that your equipment and clothing meet Arctic and Antarctic standards. Remember that the Arctic and Antarctic environment is in hospitable, unpredictable, and potentially dangerous. Know your capabilities and the dangers posed by the Arctic and Antarctic environment, and act accordingly
- Listen to the Expedition Team and follow their advice and instructions.
- Keep a safe distance from all wildlife, both on land and at sea.
- Take note of, and act on, the advice and instructions from your leaders; do not stray from your group.
- Do not walk onto glaciers or large snowfields without the guidance of an Expedition Team member.
- Respect the no-smoking restrictions while ashore in the Polar regions, particularly around buildings, and take great care to safeguard against the danger of fire. This is a real hazard in the dry environment of the Arctic and Antarctic.
ZODIAC® Landing Craft
Silver Endeavour carries a fleet of 22 inflatable Zodiac boats, allowing you to explore places that would otherwise be inaccessible. To reach destinations where there are no piers and for islands surrounded by shallow waters, Zodiacs are the perfect solution. These rigid boats are specifically designed for nature study, and are very rugged, as well as safe, sturdy and durable.
They are easy to board, whether at the ship or ashore, and are operated by highly trained crew. A Zodiac is an exceptionally buoyant rubber boat with an inflatable hull of multiple air-filled compartments, a feature that allows the Zodiac to float even should a compartment become deflated.
A low centre of gravity makes Zodiacs very stable. Zodiacs are also agile, allowing them to easily come alongside Silver Endeavour, and to manoeuvre over reefs and between narrow passages.
You will participate in a complete Zodiac familiarisation session upon embarkation. Please review these instructions carefully prior to your training session and throughout your Silversea Expedition.
- Guests will be divided into Zodiac disembarkation groups and will be disembarked in a rotating order. To avoid congestion and confusion, do not proceed to the disembarkation area until your group has been called.
- Silversea’s Zodiac drivers have all had extensive training and experience. They are experts in this aspect of your expedition voyage. Follow their instruction at all times when onboard.
- “Dry Landing” means you will disembark the Zodiac at a dock or other landing platform.
- “Wet Landing” means you will need to step into the water and wade to shore – wear rubber boots or reef/water shoes (for tropical voyages).
- You will be advised of the local weather conditions and the kind of landing dry or wet) in order to dress with the appropriate clothing and footwear.
- Wear waterproof outerwear — regardless of whether a wet or dry landing.
- Wear the safety vest provided.
- Wear sun protection, especially a high-factor sunscreen and dark, polarised sunglasses.
- Pack your non-waterproof items (camera, binoculars, personal items, etc.) in zip-seal bags, and then place in your personal backpack or complimentary Silversea Expedition backpack.
- Wear your backpack on your back. All other equipment should be handed to the staff/crew member at the top of the gangway before boarding the boats. This will allow your hands to be free for boarding the Zodiac. You will receive your equipment again once you are in the boat and should place it on the floor in front of you so your hands are free to hold onto the ropes. This procedure will be reversed when exiting.
- When embarking and disembarking the Zodiac, firmly grasp the wrist of the staff/crew member that is waiting to assist you before stepping aboard/ashore.
- Remain seated at all times whilst aboard, until otherwise instructed.
Deck 10
- Sun Deck
Deck 9
- Observation Lounge
- Library
Deck 8
- Master Suite
- Superior Veranda Suite
- Signature Suite
- Silver Suite
Deck 7
- Owner’s Suite
- Grand Suite
- Premium Veranda Suite
- Deluxe Veranda Suite
- Superior Veranda Suite
Deck 6
- Whirlpool
- The Bow
- Classic Veranda Suite
- Premium Veranda Suite
- Superior Veranda Suite
- Deluxe Veranda Suite
Deck 5
- Classic Veranda Suite
- Arts Café
- Beauty Salon
- Reception
- Future Cruise Sales
- Fitness Centre
- Otium Spa
- Boutique
- Pool Deck
- The Grill
- Whirlpool
Deck 4
- Medical Centre
- Explorer Lounge
- La Dame
- Connoisseur’s Corner
- II Terrazzino
- The Restaurant
Deck 3
- Mud Room
- Marina
- Launderette
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